The average salary for a atmospheric and space scientist in the United States is $101,530, but the range typically falls between $68,080 and $124,760. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $48.81, with a range between $32.73 and $59.98.
There are approximately 9,310 people employed as a atmospheric and space scientist in the United States. With Colorado, Maryland, California employing the highest number of atmospheric and space scientists.The state with the best pay for a atmospheric and space scientist is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $118,930, while New Hampshire has the lowest average annual salary of $62,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,960 | $23.54 |
| 25th Percentile | $68,080 | $32.73 |
| Median | $92,860 | $44.65 |
| 75th Percentile | $124,760 | $59.98 |
| 90th Percentile | $157,250 | $75.6 |
The salary of a atmospheric and space scientist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a atmospheric and space scientist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for atmospheric and space scientists are New Jersey, California, Missouri, Hawaii, Maryland while the worst states are New Hampshire, Kansas, Illinois, West Virginia, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,540 | $84,740 | $140,380 |
| Alaska | $67,980 | $98,710 | $144,310 |
| Arizona | $48,670 | $88,740 | $130,120 |
| Arkansas | $70,530 | $98,250 | $184,940 |
| California | $66,900 | $118,580 | $169,360 |
| Colorado | $64,880 | $108,640 | $171,580 |
| District of Columbia | $60,780 | $131,640 | $183,500 |
| Florida | $66,900 | $90,510 | $137,530 |
| Georgia | $37,640 | $87,600 | $156,050 |
| Hawaii | $67,500 | $112,340 | $153,340 |
| Idaho | $54,340 | $103,770 | $143,540 |
| Illinois | $40,960 | $75,810 | $132,020 |
| Indiana | $62,770 | $113,070 | $150,590 |
| Iowa | $47,270 | $91,500 | $136,510 |
| Kansas | $38,340 | $70,210 | $121,470 |
| Kentucky | $37,180 | $77,780 | $128,020 |
| Louisiana | $45,470 | $95,110 | $131,890 |
| Maine | $58,550 | $100,710 | $148,370 |
| Maryland | $81,950 | $116,340 | $172,060 |
| Michigan | $46,700 | $98,740 | $151,300 |
| Mississippi | $47,660 | $74,530 | $101,770 |
| Missouri | $83,670 | $111,890 | $140,370 |
| Montana | $46,700 | $94,700 | $128,020 |
| Nebraska | $57,620 | $99,360 | $129,150 |
| Nevada | $47,590 | $97,880 | $138,740 |
| New Hampshire | $41,210 | $62,860 | $99,380 |
| New Jersey | $61,030 | $118,930 | $176,840 |
| New Mexico | $48,040 | $99,820 | $137,140 |
| North Carolina | $62,160 | $101,450 | $133,390 |
| North Dakota | $44,800 | $89,470 | $128,020 |
| Ohio | $63,900 | $92,950 | $151,300 |
| Oklahoma | $41,690 | $89,960 | $151,300 |
| Oregon | $69,100 | $119,510 | $166,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,470 | $87,840 | $137,590 |
| South Carolina | $48,890 | $98,900 | $146,520 |
| South Dakota | $52,570 | $85,280 | $128,020 |
| Tennessee | $46,700 | $93,860 | $128,020 |
| Texas | $45,880 | $85,420 | $134,930 |
| Virginia | $36,410 | $116,330 | $183,500 |
| West Virginia | $37,180 | $68,670 | $91,100 |
| Wisconsin | $47,830 | $98,770 | $151,300 |
| Wyoming | $57,120 | $100,640 | $124,760 |
Even between cities, the salary of a atmospheric and space scientist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for atmospheric and space scientists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $139,950.The city with the lowest average salary for atmospheric and space scientists is Wichita, KS with an average salary of $62,700.
Areas with highest average salaries for atmospheric and space scientists
Areas with lowest average salaries for atmospheric and space scientists
The number of atmospheric and space scientists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of atmospheric and space scientists has decreased by -900. On average, the number of atmospheric and space scientists has been increasing by -2.2% each year. The salary of atmospheric and space scientists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of atmospheric and space scientists has increased by $980. On average, the salary of atmospheric and space scientists has been increasing by 0.2% each year.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for atmospheric and space scientists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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